Award

The Provision of Loan Worker Devices and Applications

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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08 Apr 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has completed a public procurement process for the provision of lone worker devices and applications. This contract falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000) and aims to supply safety devices to protect employees working alone. The procurement stage is 'Award', with the contract signed on 7th March 2025. The devices will be delivered across multiple regions in the UK. This procurement was conducted using a limited method without a prior call for competition due to its low value and the lack of obligation to publish a notice. The only criterion for award was the price, with the contract awarded to Lone Worker Solutions Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in IT services, consulting, and software development. Businesses experienced in providing safety solutions for lone workers would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Lone Worker Solutions Limited, have shown they can competitively bid for such contracts, which underscores the opportunities for similar businesses to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Loan Worker Devices and Applications

Notice Description

The council requires lone worker safety devices/applications for their staff. The device will be used to protect employees working alone and inform the officials anytime they are in need of any help or distress in a situation. The device is small and shaped like a fob or an ID badge so that they don't attract attention.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council conducted a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, inviting three suppliers to participation. Two of the three suppliers submitted their bids. Upon submission of their completed bids, the evaluation criteria were solely based on price (100%), with the lowest bid being awarded the contract.

Procurement Information

Low value procurement, carried out prior to Procurement Act 23 - no obligation to publish a notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013579-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Praveshika Chauhan
Contact Email
praveshika.chauhan@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONE WORKER SOLUTIONS

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